1. The objective of assembly-line balancing is to:
a. minimize the imbalance among workstations while trying to achieve a desired output rate.
b. maximize the cost of operations while trying to reduce the cycle time.
c. maximize the cycle time while trying to minimize the cost of operations.
d. minimize the imbalance among workstations while trying to maximize the cycle time.
2. Ricky is a HR manager for an investment bank. The bank's employees experience a wide array of unhealthy stressors. Which of the following should Ricky not pursue to help the employees deal with the stress?
Make jobs interesting.
Provide employee assistance programs.
Recommend a holistic wellness approach.
Make career counseling available.
Develop a more formal structure with close, authoritative supervision.
3. Discusses stimulus factors in advertis- ing. Use Google Videos or Google Images to find examples of the advertisements for the Ford Fiesta’s advertising campaigns. Evaluate those advertise- ments based on the following stimulus factors:
a. Size b. Intensity c. Attractive visuals d. Color and movement e. Position f. Isolation g. Format h. Contrast and expectations i. Interestingness j. Information quantity.